Having grown-up in the early 1900’s, North Richland Hill’s Smithfield community is the City’s oldest and most historic area. It lies just north of Loop 820 between Davis Boulevard and Smithfield Road, with Smithfield Elementary on the north and Mid-Cities Boulevard on the south. A conservation plan has been completed to serve as a guide to future development in the Smithfield area.

Team

Urbans Prospects Consulting Firm and the City of North Richland Hills.

Mission

Preserve the character of the Smithfield area and offer guidelines for future investments.

Goals

• Determine a location for a future commuter rail stop.
• Come up with new street lightings standards and ornamental furniture different from other commercial areas in the City.
• Derive new building design regulations that reference the unique nature of structures that previously existed.
• Map locations for entry features and gateway treatments.

Status

The Smithfield Conservation Plan is complete. The North Central Texas Council of Governments has picked North Richland Hills' Smithfield area for a potential commuter rail stop in the future.